MA Concept Art
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
Excellent reputation: 1st in the UK for Best Concept Art School (The Rookies Top Global Creative Schools, 2024) and 9th in the UK for art (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025). Employment prospects: Graduates work for most major games' companies including BAFTA winning UK games studio Creative Assembly, Frontier, Splash Damage, Guerrilla Games, Epic Games and Rare.
Key highlights
- Ranked 1st in UK for Best Concept Art School (The Rookies, 2024)
- Ranked 9th in UK for art (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025)
- Graduates work at studios including Creative Assembly, Frontier and Rare
- Alumni employed by Splash Damage, Guerrilla Games and Epic Games
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant field; or above
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Concept Artist
- Games Artist
- Environment Concept Artist
- Character Concept Artist
- Visual Development Artist
- Art Director
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,320 | International: £17,950
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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